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Good afternoon. Thank you Minister Fletcher, and thank you all for joining us here at Ottawa’s MacDonald-Cartier International Airport. It is an honor to represent the United States for this important announcement.
I want to first express my thanks to Minister Steven Fletcher, and all of our friends and colleagues in the Canadian government for working with us to make this event possible.
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today named Douglas Hofsass as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Risk Based Security. This office is responsible for developing innovative approaches to transportation security that build upon a risk-based, intelligence driven model to implement procedures that facilitate effective and efficient security.
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the inclusion of Canadian NEXUS members in TSA Pre✓™ as part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan. Beginning November 15, Canadian citizens traveling domestically in the United States who are members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) NEXUS program are eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening at participating U.S. airports.
DENVER – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Denver International Airport (DEN). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and/or US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA Pre✓™ lane is located at the South Checkpoint.
DALLAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the expansion of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. TSA Pre✓™ is now available at Terminal E in addition to the previously announced lanes located at Terminals A, C and D.
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the agency has screened more than 3 million travelers through TSA Pre✓™ lanes. TSA Pre✓™ is currently available in 26 airports and operational with five airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways.
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that active duty service members in the U.S. Armed Forces are now eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™ at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select frequent travelers of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and/or US Airways or are members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits.
